This task is too big; it has laid bare,
Resistance and doubt,– do I now dare
To see the job through?
Stretch what I can do?
Remember, “Keep at it. You’ll get there”.
So rather than being judgmental,
What if instead, you could be gentle?
I think we will find,
That when we are kind,
Our progress is still incremental!!
If rather than moving, you’re stalling,
If couch-time is what you hear calling,
Think what you can find,
To spark up your mind.
An outcome, completely enthralling.
I’m from an era when Christmas cards or letters, —
Absolutely required;
Especially from Bob’s heritage.
Brilliant, splashing, riotous colors of Marimekko fabric,
Morphed into whimsical toys, bags, & more;
Bold with bright visual energy —
Truly, it made me want to dance.
November on the North Shore of Lake Superior, Known for time of cold, & Big, Crashing Waves on Lake. Well — sometimes.
Continue readingBike rides on the two paved trailsAbout 15 miles from home.Cannon Valley Trail & Sakatah Trail.Great finale for 2021 Trail pedaling. Different views show up sinceTrees and bushes are mostly leafless. Lengths of trail with overarching branches;Earlier appearing as leafy green tunnels,Now show “basic” structure.Like cathedral beams meetingAt top of ceiling. Are we like that?With […]
Continue readingNatural season changes coming soon,
I’m resisting.
Positive possibilities haven’t yet grabbed me.
In that way, I’m sort of a “Grump-Slump”.
Have you ever been in that spot?
I’m just back from speaking to
Great group of women.
Waseca, MN, Catholic Daughters —
They are my expanded awareness.
On rides through countryside
I pass many stands selling Pumpkins!
Do you wonder if all of those hundreds
Become Jack-O-Lanterns?
Another speaking opportunity this week,
Reminding me that there is always more to learn.
I “got” the parallel, that
Like bike trips, there are predictable parts,
Bicycles, miles pedaled, hills, weather.
My talk this week in Farmington, MN,
FUN!
Engaged, attentive audience,
Giving me their interested response
To my story.